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Dodgers 3B Justin Turner placed on 15-day DL with skin infection

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/31/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a skin infection on his right thigh. Turner was sent to the emergency room on Tuesday when a pimple on his leg developed into an infection.

The move to the DL is retroactive to Tuesday.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner still out of action on Friday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/31/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner remains out of the starting lineup due to a skin infection on his leg. Turner will miss his third straight game with the issue which put him in the emergency room on Tuesday.

His current condition has not been revealed by the team, and it is not known when he is expected to return to the lineup.

Alex Guerrero will get another start at the hot corner on Friday against the Angels.

Dodgers' Justin Turner (leg) remains unavailable on Wednesday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/29/2015)Perhaps unsurprisingly, Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash with the A's. Turner was admitted to the emergency room on Tuesday with a skin infection on his leg.

The Dodgers have not provided a current status update on Turner's condition, but it seems unlikely he would be available for Wednesday's game.

Alex Guerrero, who has been bothered by a stiff back, will make his first start at the hot corner since May 24. He'll bat eighth in the order.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner dealing with infection on leg

Turner had a pimple on his leg, which developed into an infection. He was held out of Tuesday's lineup as a result.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner not starting on Tuesday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/28/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the A's. Turner was lifted from Sunday's game against the Mets for a pinch runner in the ninth inning. Even with a travel day on Monday, Turner will start Tuesday's game on the bench.

Alberto Callaspo will get the start at the hot corner and bat seventh on Tuesday.

Justin Turner replaces Adrian Gonzalez in Dodgers' lineup

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(7/25/2015)Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game. To replace him, Justin Turner moves across the diamond from third base. Turner gets his seventh start at first base.

Gonzalez is battling a stiff neck and can't move her head to the right.

Justin Turner has three hits and home run for Dodgers

(7/24/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 3 for 5 with two doubles and a home run in Friday's win over the Mets.

Turner hit in his sixth straight game. He's 13 for 24 with a pair of three-hit games and a four-hit outing over that stretch. He's also homered in two of the last three.

Turner drove in two runs and has scored in six of the last seven games.

Dodgers' Justin Turner goes yard for 12th homer in loss Tuesday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/21/2015)Third baseman Justin Turner put the Dodgers up early, as he knocked a two-out solo home run in the first inning. The lead wouldn't hold up however, as the Dodgers dropped the game 4-3 to the Braves on Tuesday.

The home run, Turner's 12th of the year, was his only hit of the game. Turner has managed to maintain his solid hitting this season, and he is batting .361 over his last 10 games.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner gets three hits Saturday

by Ruben Palacios | Staff Writer

(7/18/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 3 for 5 with a run and a RBI in Saturday's win over the Nationals.

The three-hit performance was Turner's second in his last three games.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner not starting on Thursday vs. Phillies

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/9/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is getting the night off on Thursday, as he is being held out of the starting lineup against the Phillies. Turner has managed to stay productive in recent times, as he is batting .278 with a homer and three RBI over his last 10 games.

He is being replaced by Alberto Callaspo at the hot corner on Thursday.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner out of lineup Saturday

Turner will be replaced by Alberto Callaspo, who will hit seventh in the lineup.

Turner entered Saturday, hitting .300 with six hits, a home run and two RBI over the last five games.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner cranks out fifth homer in eight starts

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/27/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has been a pleasant surprise since he arrived in Los Angeles last season. But few could have expected him to embark on what has become practically a homer-a-game roll.

Turner blasted off for the fifth time in his last eight starts Saturday. His solo job in the first inning gave him 11 home runs in just 175 at-bats this season. He had 15 taters in 1,129 career at-bats previously.

He added a single in the loss to Miami to improve his slash line to .320/.392/.584. His slugging percentage ranks sixth in the National League.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner hits three-run blast against Cubs

by Ruben Palacios | Staff Writer

(6/24/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner hit his 10th home run of the season in a win against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Turner hit a three-run blast in the third inning and put his team in a prime position to take the win.

Turner's been on an offensive tear over the last few weeks, hitting .383 with five home runs and 15 RBI over his last 16 games.

Dodgers' Justin Turner out of lineup, Alberto Callaspo fills in

Turner has played in the past four games and this appears to be a day off. Alberto Callaspo will start in his spot and bat seventh. Callaspo is hitting .293/.383/.366 this season in 19 games and 47 plate appearances.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner homers in third straight game on Sunday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/21/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner continued his torrid pace at the plate in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Giants. Turner went 2 for 3 with three RBI and two runs scored.

In the fifth inning, Turner launched his ninth home run of the season, his third in as many games. Turner belted a two-run shot to put the Dodgers up 10-1.

Turner has been on fire at the plate, as he has hit safely in each of his last 11 starts (13 games), batting a robust .436 with four home runs and 12 RBI over that span.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner goes yard again on Saturday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/20/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went deep for the second straight game on Saturday, belting a solo home run in the first inning of the eventual 6-2 loss to the Giants. After belting two home runs on Friday, Turner collected his eighth of the season on Saturday, his only hit of the game.

Dodgers' Justin Turner doubles twice, goes deep in loss on Friday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/20/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner connected for his seventh home run of the season in Friday's loss to the Giants. Turner's solo home run came in the bottom of the eighth inning to cut the score to 9-4, but it wasn't enough to avoid the defeat.

Turner also doubled twice, drove in two runs and scored two runs, as he lifted his batting average up to .329 on the year.

In eight games since returning from a minor knee injury, Turner is batting .435 (10 for 23) with two home runs and five RBI.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner returns to lineup Friday

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(6/19/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is back in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Giants.

Turner had the day off on Thursday. He's batting .315 this year with six home runs.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner hits two-run home run Tuesday

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(6/16/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner blasted his sixth home run of the season during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Turner tied the game with the home run in the ninth inning, but the Dodgers lost in the bottom of the inning. The two-run shot was Turner's only hit in four at-bats during the contest.

Prior to Tuesday's contest, Turner was hitting .450 with four RBI in his last seven games.

Turner has been the man since Juan Uribe was traded to Atlanta, though he lost a few games with a knee ailment. He has hit safely in each of his last six starts and owns a fine slash line of .316/.388/.493.

Dodgers' Justin Turner returns to lineup on Friday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/12/2015)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner has been cleared to return to the lineup, and he will start at third base on Friday against the Padres. Turner had been sidelined since fouling a ball off of his knee on Monday. But he appears good to go for Friday's series-opener with the Padres.

Turner has been hitting the ball well lately, as he has hit safely in eight of the nine games he has played this month. Overall, he's batting .310 with five home runs on the year.

Dodgers INF Justin Turner (knee) out of lineup on Tuesday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/9/2015)Justin Turner is not in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Diamondbacks. Turner fouled a ball off of his knee on Monday and was forced to exit the game shortly thereafter. He was diagnosed with a left knee contusion.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner leaves Monday's game with knee injury

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(6/8/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was forced to leave Monday's game against the Diamondbacks after he fouled off a ball on his leg while batting in the third inning. He sustained a left knee contusion and is considered day to day, the team announced. X-Rays on the knee were negative.

Turner was 1 for 2 with one run scored before leaving with the injury. He was replaced by Alberto Callaspo.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner knocks in two runs in loss to Cardinals

by Ruben Palacios | Staff Writer

(6/7/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner came to play Sunday night.

Turner went 2 for 4 with two RBI in his team's 4-2 loss to the Cardinals. Turner doubled in the first inning, bringing Yasiel Puig around to score. He singled to center in the third inning and brought in Zack Greinke for his second RBI of the night.

Turner is hitting .307 with five home runs and 23 RBI this season in 127 at-bats.

Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez gets a day off Saturday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/6/2015)Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is receiving his first day off since May 16, as he is being held out of Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals. With the Dodgers set to face a left-hander, coupled with Gonzalez's heavy workload this season, manager Don Mattingly opted to give the slugger a rest.

Gonzalez has continued his offensive attack on National League pitching this season. Over his last 19 games (since his last day off), Gonzalez is batting .303 with two home runs and seven RBI.

Dodgers give 3B Justin Turner a rest Friday

(6/5/2015)Dodgers hot-hitting third baseman Justin Turner is out of the lineup Friday against St. Louis. Alberto Callaspo is taking his place.

Turner has four two-hit performances in the last eight games and owns a .303/.381/.496 slash line.

Dodgers' Justin Turner settling into primary third-base role

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/2/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has started nine of his team's past 11 games at third base, but though he's settling into a primary role at the position, he said on Monday that he doesn't need the title of primary starter, the Orange County Register reports.

"I just look at our roster and how many good players we have," Turner said. "I want to play every day. But I look at the depth we have. There’s plenty of options for (manager) Donnie (Mattingly). I definitely feel I’m playing more than a quote-unquote role player. But I was playing more than I usually had when he (Juan Uribe) was here. The trade went down and nothing really changed other than I lost the best teammate on the planet."

Mattingly said he still feels he needs to monitor Turner's playing time in order to not overplay him, as too much action leads to knee and hamstring issues.

"I think (Mattingly’s attitude) is more the history of being in New York only playing 60, 70 games for a couple years," Turner said. "Maybe he just feels he needs to be cautious about going too fast from that to playing a lot. I don’t feel like that’s an issue."

Turner picked up a hit, a walk and two runs in Monday's 11-4 win over the Rockies. He has hit .298/.387/.510 with five home runs and 19 RBI in 104 at-bats.

Turner has started 13 of 20 games this month for Los Angeles, but has not started more than three consecutive games all year.

"We try to be three [games] on, one off and two on and one off," manager Don Mattingly said. "Trying basically to not let him go too far at one time."

Mattingly is trying to juggle the three players in his infield as much as possible, keeping them all around equal playing time.

"It's tough with Alex and Justin right now," Mattingly said. "We're trying to put the best lineup out there. I do think as this continues on, there's going to be a point where Juan's going to be a valuable part. But right now, those two guys have been swinging the bat real well and playing solid defense."

Dodgers 3B Alex Guerrero returns to lineup

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(5/24/2015)Dodgers third baseman Alex Guerrero has returned to the lineup after taking Saturday's game against the Padres off.

Guerrero will hit sixth after Justin Turner filled in his spot a day ago.

Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez out of starting lineup on Saturday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(5/16/2015)Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Rockies. This will be the third time this season that Gonzalez is starting a game on the bench.

Gonzalez has continued to hit well this season, and he's hitting at a nice .290 clip with six doubles and 10 RBI over his last eight games.

Justin Turner will hit cleanup for the first time this year, while filling it at first base.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner plates two runs in win over Rockies

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/16/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner drove in two runs on Friday, leading his team to a 6-4 victory over the Rockies.

Turner singled in the opening frame and ripped a two-run double off Colorado starter Eddie Butler in the second inning. He finished 2 for 3 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI. He is hitting .302 on the year, with five homers, 15 RBI and a .380 on-base percentage in 28 games played.

As CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman notes, Guerrero can opt-out of his current contract at the end of the season if he is dealt, making a deal unlikely. The Dodgers would like to hang on to Turner thanks to his versatility. So of the quartet, Urbie seems the likliest to be dealt (that's if the Dodgers decide to make any deals).

Uribe, who is batting .247 in a part-time role in 2015, is scheduled to be a free agent after the season, so any team looking for a short-term piece at third base could look to the Dodgers for a possible fit.

3B Juan Uribe out of Dodgers' lineup again on Monday

Turner, a utility infielder, was the Dodgers' hero on Sunday after breaking a tie game with a pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning.

Uribe is hitting .261 this season with one homer and six RBI.

Justin Turner's pinch-hit homer gives Dodgers winning run on Sunday

by Ted Leshinski | Staff Writer

(5/10/2015)Justin Turner's pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning Sunday broke a 5-5 tie and produced the winning run for the Dodgers against the Rockies.

"That's what you like about J.T., no matter if he's in the starting lineup or not, you're getting a quality at-bat if you send him up there,'' Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said.

The homer was Turner's fifth of the year and fourth in the month of May.

"I hit it OK," Turner said. "I didn't think it was going to be a homer but you never know, I guess, playing in Colorado."

Dodgers 2B Howie Kendrick gets a breather on Friday vs. Rockies

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(5/8/2015)Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick is getting just his second day off this season, as he is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Rockies. Kendrick, who last got a day off on April 26, has started to cool off after a hot start to the season.

Over his last 10 games, Kendrick is just 10 for 41 and has seen his season average drop from .314 to .280 over that span.

Justin Turner is in the lineup at second base and batting third for manager Don Mattingly on Friday.

Justin Turner drives in four in Dodgers' win

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(5/5/2015)Justin Turner drove in four of the Dodgers' eight runs in Tuesday's win over Milwaukee. The third baseman went 3 for 4, lifting his average to .333. His three-run home run in the sixth inning put the Dodgers on top to stay.

Turner now has six homers and 10 RBI.

Dodgers' Justin Turner, Alex Guerrero starting Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/5/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and left fielder Alex Guerrero are in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Turner is batting fifth while drawing his first start in three games. Juan Uribe will head to the bench with Turner in the lineup.

Guerrero is batting eight and manning left field for the third time since Carl Crawford was placed on the disabled list. His presence in the lineup sends Scott Van Slyke to the bench.

The Dodgers are heavy road favorites (-165) Tuesday.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner rips third home run of the year

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(5/3/2015)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 2 for 3 at the plate in Los Angeles' 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Turner got things going early when he ripped a solo home run in the first inning off of Jeremy Hellickson, his third of the season. Turner also doubled and scored three runs in the contest.

Jimmy Rollins, Juan Uribe out for Dodgers

Turner will make his fourth start of the year at the hot corner, batting second in the lineup.

The Dodgers also gave a rest to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who is out of the lineup for just the third time this year. Enrique Hernandez will start just his fourth career game at short, batting eighth in the lineup.

"JT's been swinging good. Alex has been swinging good. Van Slyke's been swinging good. We’ve got a number of guys that are swinging good which is a good problem," manager Don Mattingly said per the Orange County Register." ... It’s a lot easier when you’re winning. I think guys are happier with what’s going on when the team’s playing well."

Dodgers' Joc Pederson, Justin Turner go deep Monday

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(4/28/2015)Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson and infielder Justin Turner each connected on a home run Monday to help lead the Dodgers to a 8-3 victory over the Giants.

Pederson hit a solo shot off George Kontos in the sixth inning for his third home run of the season. Pederson also doubled to finish the game 2 for 3 with two RBI.

"He made a great play in the first," manager Don Mattingly said of Pederson after the game, per MLB.com. "Then the double, the home run, even the walk late [in the eighth inning]. It's tough for a young player to take a 3-2 pitch sometimes. That walk gets J.T. [Justin Turner] up there at a good time."

Meanwhile, Turner broke the game open in the eighth inning when he connected on a three-run home run off Yusmeiro Petit. Turner was pinch hitting when he belted the home run. It was his first of the season.

Puig was able to return from a tight hamstring Saturday and go 2 for 3 with a walk, but manager Don Mattingly said that the outfielder had a noticeable limp while playing nine innings. Crawford is out of the lineup for the second straight day due to illness. Uribe and Grandal are sitting for the first time in four games.

With several starters sidelined, Justin Turner will bat second and play third base, Andre Ethier will bat fifth and start in right field, Scott Van Slyke will start in left field and bat sixth and A.J. Ellis will start behind the plate and bat eighth against Rockies right-hander Eddie Butler.

Turner, who is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup for Tuesday, left Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with left finger stiffness. He also sat out Monday's contest.

Juan Uribe, who's been battling a hamstring issue, is starting at third base for the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Dodgers' Juan Uribe, Justin Turner remain out of lineup Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/13/2015)Dodgers infielders Juan Uribe (hamstring) and Justin Turner (finger) are not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

With both players still dealing with injury, Alex Guerrero, who went 3 for 5 with one home run and four RBI Sunday, will get another start at third base and bat sixth against Mariners lefty James Paxton.

Both Turner and Uribe are not in the Dodgers' starting lineup, turning third base over to the Cuban rookie. A second baseman by trade, Guerrero will shift across the diamond. He has one hit in 12 major-league at-bats, but hit .333 over three minor-league levels in 2014.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner leaves with finger injury

Turner had his hand slid into when A.J. Pollock tried to reach third. X-rays came back negative and the team is listing him as day to day with the injury.

"I thought it was broken," Turner said to the Orange County Register. "My knuckle was swollen up about an inch right away."

Dodgers' Mattingly: Turner has 'put a lot of time in and it shows'

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/27/2015)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner earned a nonroster invitation to the team's camp last year and ended up leading the team in batting average, and he's been working on his body like a fiend over the winter, MLB.com reports.

"Going into last year, we felt if he played every day, he'd get in trouble, and we found that out, but this year maybe he can handle more," manager Don Mattingly said Friday. "He's really been diligent about his work, been at Dodger Stadium almost daily. He's put a lot of time in and it shows."

"Brandon did everything. He's been a one-man wrecking crew," said Turner. "He and his family deserve the credit. I've been able to establish a routine and train consistently. Before I signed a year ago, I was on my own, going to 24 Hour Fitness, had to coordinate everything myself."

Turner added that he lost 18 pounds this winter through a healthier diet. Mattingly said that he intends to use the infielder at the corner-infield positions and also potentially up the middle.

Justin Turner slugs two home runs vs. Giants Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/24/2014)Dodgers second baseman Justin Turner went 2 for 4 with two solo home runs in his team's 4-2 win over the Giants Tuesday.

Turner had just one home run in 35 September at-bats coming into Tuesday but put his team on the board with a first-inning blast and followed it up with another in the eighth. Turner has hit .333/.397/.482 with seven home runs, 41 RBI and six stolen bases in 282 at-bats.

Justin Turner taking advantage of chance to play

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/27/2014)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has taken the opportunity and run with it at the plate.

Turner has become an every-day player since mid-August and has hit safely in seven of his last eight games. He has 11 hits in 28 at-bats with seven RBI and five runs scored. His stat line on the season has improved to .316/.387/.442.

Justin Turner returns from DL

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/18/2014)The Dodgers activated infielder Justin Turner from the 15-day disabled list Friday, after he recovered from a hamstring injury.

Turner has been out since late June, but will be available off the bench beginning Friday against the Cardinals.

Justin Turner draws two walks in first rehab game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/13/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner began a minor-league rehab assignment Sunday with Class A Rancho Cucamonga. Turner served as a designated hitter and finished 1 for 2 with two walks in his first game action. Barring any setbacks, Turner could be back from the disabled list after three rehab games.

Justin Turner set to start rehab work Sunday

He's expected to serve as a designated hitter in his first game action. Barring any setbacks, Turner could be back from the disabled list after three rehab games.

"I don't think it's a matter of [how many] games, it's just trying to get some at-bats," Turner said. "Everything feels good. I took a bunch of at-bats down there, live ABs vs. a couple of young guys down there. But it's a little bit different when you have a cage around you and taking actual ABs. So we'll see how that goes."

Report: Justin Turner heading to DL

(6/28/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner is expected to be placed on the disabled list after leaving Saturday's game with a hamstring injury, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Turner pulled up after driving in a run with an RBI double in the second inning, and was replaced at third base. Turner has been a solid contributor for the Dodgers, hitting .297/.354/.424 in 158 at-bats, and it is not yet clear how long this injury will sideline him beyond the trip to the disabled list.

Justin Turner exits with apparent hamstring injury

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/28/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Cardinals, due to an apparent hamstring injury.

Turner drove in one run in the second inning with an RBI double, but pulled up lame, grabbing his left thigh as he reached second base. He was replaced by Juan Uribe at third base, though the extent of the injury is not yet known.

Justin Turner returns to starting lineup

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/20/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Padres for the first time since June 12, as he has recovered from a calf injury. Turner has been limited to pinch-hitting over the last week.

Justin Turner remains out of lineup Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner will not return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Turner has been out of the starting lineup since last Thursday, though he's been able to pinch hit three times since that day, including Tuesday night. He'll target the team's weekend series against the Padres to rejoin the starting lineup after dealing with a calf injury this week.

Justin Turner out of lineup again Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/17/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner remained out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Turner hasn't started since June 12 due to a calf injury, though he's been able to make a couple pinch-hit appearances during that stretch. He has hit .295/.346/.417 with three home runs, 19 RBI and two stolen bases in 139 at-bats.

Justin Turner sits out fourth straight game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/16/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner was held out of the starting lineup Monday night against the Rockies because of a calf injury. Turner has been sidelined since Thursday because of the injury. He is hitting .295 with three homers and 17 RBI in 139 at-bats this season. His status remains uncertain for Tuesday's game against Colorado.

Justin Turner out of lineup Saturday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/14/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner is not in the starting lineup Saturday as he continues to deal with a claf injury.

Turner wasn't in the starting lineup Friday either but did manage a pinch-hit RBI single in his team's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.. He may be used as a pinch hitter later in Saturday's game as well.

Justin Turner dealing with calf injury

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/13/2014)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was held out of the starting lineup Friday against Arizona because of calf tightness, MLB.com reports. Turner owns a .285/.338/.401 slash line with three homers and 17 RBI in 137 at-bats this season. His status remains uncertain for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Just call him Justin 'Two-Hit' Turner

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/13/2014)Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has taken advantage of increased playing time with a run of multi-hit games.

Turner has smacked two hits in five of the last six games he's played with four runs and three RBI. The result is an average that has increased from .252 to a season-high .285 and a peaked-out on-base percentage of .338 and slugging percentage of .401.

Justin Turner goes yard in loss to Pirates

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/2/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner was one of the few bright spots in his team's 5-3 loss to the Pirates on Sunday.

Turner singled in a run in the second and took starter Edinson Volquez deep for a solo home run in the fourth inning. He finished 2 for 3 with two runs scored and two RBI. He has homered three times over the past nine games. He is hitting .262 with three homers and 12 RBI in 107 at-bats.

Justin Turner knocks second home run Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/25/2014)Dodgers infielder Justin Turner went 2 for 4 with a solo home run in his team's 6-0 win over the Phillies Sunday.

Turner's second-inning home run increased his team's lead to 2-0, but one run would prove to be sufficient as starter Josh Beckett no-hit the Phillies Sunday. Turner has hit .239/.289/.364 with two home runs and eight RBI in 88 at-bats.

Don Mattingly makes multiple lineup changes for nightcap

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/1/2014)The Dodgers are using the second game of a doubleheader and a game in an American League city Thursday to get little-used players some action.

Justin Turner, not Dee Gordon, starting opener

Turner finished the spring batted .355 in 23 at-bats, second on the team among hitters with as many trips to the plate. Gordon was productive as well, with a .286 batting average and nine stolen bases in 42 at-bats, and will likely still see playing time moving forward.

"Yeah, we’d think about it," Mattingly said, per The Orange County Register. "Sure. I like platoons, honestly. It gets you a good matchup for the most part, with the right-lefts if you have the right guys for it. To me, it keeps both those guys involved so they’re better off the bench. I don’t mind that platoon system at all."

Guerrero would likely be the right-handed half of the platoon. If the Dodgers go that path, then Dee Gordon, who is a left-handed hitter, and Chone Figgins, who bats from both sides of the plate, could be the front-runners to be part of the platoon. Miguel Rojas, Justin Turner and Justin Sellers are all right-handed hitters, but also in the mix at second base.

"If Alex is one of those guys, I think it would probably be good for him," Mattingly said. "You’re giving him a chance to play, hopefully getting him favorable matchups but also keeping him strong and rested as a guy that hasn’t played in a couple years. Eventually, if you think he’s an everyday guy that might not be the way to go. But I could see that being a possibility if he ends up being one of those guys."

Justin Turner gets minor-league deal from Dodgers

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2014)The Dodgers have agreed to a minor-league deal with infielder Justin Turner, which includes an invitation to spring training, a source told the Los Angeles Times. Turner has spent the last three seasons with the Mets, batting .267 with eight home runs, 56 doubles and 86 RBI in 297 games in that span.

Twins looking into Justin Turner

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(12/22/2013)According to 1500ESPN.com, the Twins have some interest in free agent infielder Justin Turner. The Mets non-tendered Turner earlier this month.

Turner played at least 12 games at each of the infield positions this past season, as he batted .280 with two home runs and 16 RBI.

Mets expect to retain Justin Turner

Turner hit .280/.319/.385 this year, his final pre-arbitration season. Turner is not expected to haul in a contract worth more than $1 million in arbitration, however, so the Mets can afford to keep him around as a utility man for at least one more year.

Justin Turner collects five hits in three-game span

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner returned from a hamstring injury Wednesday and went 5 for 11 over a three-game spain before recording an out as a pinch-hitter Saturday.

Turner entered Thursday's game as a pinch runner in the third inning before staying in to play third base, where he played complete games on Wednesday and Friday. He played first base Saturday after his pinch-hit appearance. Turner has hit .281/.321/.387 with two home runs and 16 RBI in 199 at-bats.

Justin Turner still out for Mets

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/23/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner remains out of action due to a hamstring injury. Turner hasn't played since Sept. 10 and there is no timetable for his return as of this point. Turner is batting .273 on the year over 187 at-bats with two homers and 15 RBI.

Justin Turner remains out of lineup Friday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/20/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. Turner ended Thursday's game in the on-deck circle but wasn't intended to take pitches in the game.

Turner remains day-to-day and could return at some point this weekend. He has hit .273/.315/.380 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 187 at-bats.

Justin Turner used as decoy Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner was out of the starting lineup again Thursday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury, but he ended the game in the on-deck circle as a potential pinch-hitter.

However, manager Terry Collins revealed after the game that Turner was being used as a decoy to get the Giants to bring in a right-handed pitcher if the game had extended another batter, ESPN New York reports. Turner would have then been removed for another pinch-hitter.

Turner did full baseball activities before Thursday's game, running at 75 to 80 percent by his own estimation, and could return to the lineup during the team's weekend series against the Phillies.

Justin Turner sits yet again due to hammy

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/18/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner was unable to play yet again Wednesday against the Giants due to a lingering hamstring injury. Turner has been out since Sept. 10 due to the injury, and it is not clear when he will be able to return.

Justin Turner sits out Tuesday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/17/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner was held out of the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Giants because of a hamstring injury.

Turner has been sidelined since Sept. 10 and remains hopeful of rejoining the team at some point this week. He is batting .273/.315/.380 with two homers and 15 RBI in 187 at-bats.

Justin Turner out of lineup Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/15/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins as expected. He's dealing with a hamstring strain but hopes to rejoin the lineup in the coming week.

Justin Turner hopes to return next week

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/14/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner could not return to action against Miami Saturday. He continues to be day to day due to a hamstring strain. He's been out since Tuesday and hopes to return next week for the Mets.

Justin Turner remains out of lineup

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/13/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner remained out of the starting lineup Friday against the Marlins as he continues to nurse a hamstring strain. Turner has been sidelined since Tuesday and is expected to return at some point next week.

Justin Turner exits with tight hammy

(9/10/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner was forced out of Tuesday's game against the Nationals in the seventh with tightness in his right hamstring.

Turner appeared to have sustained the injury while rounding third base. He is listed as day to day.

Justin Turner homers in Mets' victory

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(9/8/2013)Justin Turner went 2 for 4 in the Mets' win over the Indians on Sunday, clubbing his second home run of the season. His solo homer was one of only two runs mustered by the Mets, and he struck out in his other two at-bats and was caught stealing.

Turner is now hitting .271 on the season.

Justin Turner able to pinch-hit Sunday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/28/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner made a pinch-hit appearance Sunday against the Nationals after sitting out Saturday with a shoulder injury. He was hitless in his lone at-bat.

Justin Turner sits out Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/27/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, after he injured his shoulder in Friday's game. Turner is considered day to day due to this injury.

Justin Turner injures shoulder

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(7/27/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is dealing with shoulder soreness in his right shoulder, MLB.com reports. Turner is considered day to day for the Mets.

He was hurt Friday during a first-inning collision with Andrew Brown. He eventually left the game.

"He's a little sore," manager Terry Collins said. "It just started to stiffen up on him, that's why I took him out."

Turner is batting .265 on the season for the Mets over 102 at-bats. That said, he's gone 5 for 25 (.200) over his last 13 games -- with a DL stint mixed in between -- and has made only three starts over that span.

Mets reinstate Justin Turner from DL

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/22/2013)The Mets announced Monday infielder Justin Turner (intercostal strain) was activated off the 15-day disabled list. Turner hit .300 (9 for 30) with one RBI and three doubles in nine games on a rehab assignment at multiple levels in the minors.

Justin Turner expected back Monday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/19/2013)Mets first baseman Justin Turner is expected to rejoin the team from the disabled list Monday after he moved his rehab assignment to Class A Brooklyn Friday.

Turner appears ready to return, but manager Terry Collins told MLB.com he wanted to make sure the team had enough pitching depth to get through a weekend series against the Phillies.

"We wanted to protect ourselves first coming out of the break," Collins said. "We have run out of pitching so much. We've worn our bullpen down so bad."

Turner has been able to play full games in the field as part of his recovery from an intercostal strain that put him on the disabled list in the middle of June.

Justin Turner rehabbing in Double-A

(7/17/2013)Mets first baseman Justin Turner was sent to Double-A Birmingham to continue a rehab assignment Monday, and has performed well in two games.

Turner is 3 for 6 in two games at the level, with three singles. He's hoping to be activated this weekend, and could return Friday. Turner was hitting .266/.307/.330 in 94 at-bats in the majors.

Justin Turner expected back Friday

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(7/15/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner has moved his rehab assignment up to Double-A Binghamton, ESPN reports Monday. All signs continue to point to Turner rejoining the Mets Friday.

Turner, who is rehabbing from an intercostal injury, was with Class A St. Lucie for one game and went 0 for 4 with a walk. He has been out since the middle of June.

Turner, who has made 16 starts at various positions, is batting .266 with six RBI and six doubles in 44 games over 94 at-bats.

Justin Turner will start Class A rehab Sunday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/13/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Class A St. Lucie Sunday, ESPN reports. Turner went 0 for 4 and served as a designated hitter for the Gulf Coast League Mets Saturday. He is expected back at some point next week when the Mets resume the second half of the season.

Justin Turner hits DL Tuesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2013)The Mets placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of an intercostal strain. Manager Terry Collins said Turner will receive an injection and the team will reevaluate its infield options in the coming days.

Turner, who has made 16 starts at various positions, is batting .266 with six RBI and six doubles in 44 games.

Justin Turner could be headed to the DL

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/17/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner could be placed on the disabled list.

Justin Turner could stick in outfield

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/6/2013)With Lucas Duda sporting a tight quad and a left-handed pitcher on the mound, the Mets opted to give infielder Justin Turner his first start in the outfield Thursday against the Nationals. The Mets are not sure if Turner will continue to see playing time there moving forward, but he has been getting work in prior to games.

"We'll find out," manager Terry Collins told ESPN.com. "He catches them in batting practice. He runs them down. The speed is a little different when the game time starts, so we'll see. ... The ball is going to find you. And we've seen it everywhere. But this is not a big park, so it's not someplace where your range has got to be such and such or you've got to really worry about where you position yourself.

The Mets' offense has been a concern recently, so if Turner, who is hitting .288 on the season in 80 at-bats, can show any kind of ability in the outfield the team might opt to let him play more often.

"Obviously I'd like to find my way in the lineup a little bit more than I have," Turner said. "Playing out in the outfield is just another option for him. So I'll go out there and prove that I can handle it and make him a little more comfortable maybe using me there whenever he needs me."

Justin Turner gets first start in outfield

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/6/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner had his first career start in the outfield Thursday against the Nationals. Turner, who has played one inning in his career in the outfield, enters play batting .214 (9 for 42) in his last 22 games (eight starts).

Justin Turner sees time in the outfield

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(5/9/2013)Mets second baseman Justin Turner played the outfield for the first time in his career Wednesday.

Turner did play one game in the outfield during spring training, but has primarily been used in the infield during the regular season. Turner didn't have a defensive chance Wednesday, so manager Terry Collins couldn't get a good grasp on his defensive performance. Collins hinted that this defensive alignment wouldn't happen often, saying "...to ask Justin Turner to play left field when he’s never played the outfield in his life, to start a game or to play there on a consistent basis, that’s a lot to ask."

Justin Turner making most of limited playing time

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/30/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner, who started at third base for the injured David Wright (neck), tied a season-high with three hits Monday against the Marlins. Turner, who has accomplished the feat three times this season, finished 3 for 5 with one double and one walk.

Turner is batting .368 (14 for 38) with three doubles and four RBI in 15 games. Turner has made just seven starts through 24 games and Monday was the first time he started at third base.

Justin Turner gets shot at DH

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/13/2013)The Mets have not been able to find many starts for infielder Justin Turner this season, so they took advantage of the opportunity to slot him in as the designated hitter Saturday in Minnesota.

Turner batted eighth in the game and proved useful, going 3 for 4 with a double in a 4-2 win. Turner scored one run during a four-run fifth inning.

Turner is batting .467 with two extra-base hits and no RBI in 15 at-bats. He had started three hits, with all seven of his hits coming in those starts.

Justin Turner draws start

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2013)Mets first baseman Justin Turner will start Tuesday against the Phillies.

Turner will take on Cliff Lee. Ike Davis has been given a day off against the tough left-hander, and should return to the lineup for the next game.

Justin Turner doesn't let start go to waste

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/4/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner started at second base Thursday against the Padres in place of Daniel Murphy, and Turner got hits in his first three at-bats of the season. He finished 3 for 4 with a double.

Justin Turner ready for duty

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(4/1/2013)After being considered questionable for the start of the season as late as last Wednesday, Mets second baseman Justin Turner was available off the bench during the team's season opener against San Diego on Monday. Turner dealt with a calf injury at the end of spring training, but was able to avoid the disabled list and open the season on New York's bench.

Justin Turner could dodge DL

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/31/2013)Continuing the renewed optimism surrounding their previously injured players, Mets manager Terry Collins said Sunday that second baseman Justin Turner could be available for the season opener, ESPN.com reports. Turner suffered a strained left calf last Wednesday and did not appear in another game the rest of the exhibition season.

Starting infielders David Wright and Daniel Murphy, both of whom dealt with an intercostal injury this spring, are expected to play Monday against San Diego.

Decision on Justin Turner coming Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/30/2013)The Mets will decide Sunday whether second baseman Justin Turner will begin the season on the 25-man roster or the disabled list. He's recovering from a strained left calf.

Turner's status will dictate whether infielder Zach Lutz will open the season with the Mets or in the minors.

Justin Turner likely DL bound

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/29/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is expected to start the season on the disabled list with a calf injury, ESPN.com reports. Turner suffered a strained left calf during a Grapefruit League game on Wednesday and as remained out of the lineup. He was carrying a .295 batting average during the spring.

Justin Turner suffers calf strain

by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com

(3/27/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner left Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest against the Astros due to a left calf strain. He went 0 for 1 before the early exit.

"It just cramped up," Turner told ESPN.com. "The top of the second inning -- I don't remember who was hitting -- he hit a groundball down the third-base line and it was foul. When I took my first step, I kind of felt it knot up a little bit. I came up to hit in the next inning. And I hit the groundball and I was going down the line and it just cramped up on me. I got out of there and got some treatment on it, and we'll see how it feels tomorrow."

Turner is batting .295 with five RBI so far this spring.

Justin Turner returns to lineup

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/23/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner, who was dealing with a sprained right ankle, returned to the starting lineup Saturday against the Nationals. Turner, who started at second base, went 0 for 3 in a 3-1 victory. He is hitting .281 with five RBI in 32 at-bats this spring.

Daniel Murphy running out of time

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(3/22/2013)Mets infielder Daniel Murphy took batting practice Friday, but is still not expected to return to the lineup for a few days as he continues to deal with an intercostal strain. Murphy will not be in the lineup Saturday. Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters that if Murphy is to be ready for opening day, he will have to get into a game by this weekend. If Murphy is not ready for opening day, Justin Murphy is expected to get the call at second base to open the season.

Mets infield remains in flux

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/20/2013)Mets manager Terry Collins didn't have an update Wednesday on the status of third baseman David Wright, who is battling an intercostal strain, but said he was more confident about Wright being ready for opening day than Daniel Murphy, who is dealing with the same injury, The Star-Ledger reported.

Justin Turner cleared for full activity

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/20/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner said Wednesday his sprained right ankle is virtually healed, but he will not make the trip to Kissimmee on Wednesday night to face the Astros. "Full activity -- except for going on the trip," Turner said, per ESPN.

Mets map out backup plan for infield

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/17/2013)With two key regulars of the Mets' infield -- third baseman David Wright and second baseman Daniel Murphy -- nursing injuries, manager Terry Collins devised a contingency plan Sunday in case the two are unavailable for opening day.

Justin Turner, who has the ability to play several positions in the infield, would assume Wright's spot at third base, while Jordany Valdespin could take over second base, which would place a short-term hold on his development as an outfielder.

After cracking the majors for the first time last season, Valdespin has improved immensely on offense this spring. He slugged his fourth homer in Grapefruit League play Sunday against Atlanta and is now carrying a .378 batting average through 13 games.

Justin Turner's X-rays are negative

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/17/2013)ESPN reports X-rays on Mets infielder Justin Turner's sprained right ankle were negative, meaning there is no fracture. Turner suffered the injury during Saturday's spring game against the Marlins.

Turner is the leading candidate to start at third base for the Mets, if starter David Wright (rib) isn't ready by opening day. If Turner is unavailable, then Brandon Hicks, Zach Lutz and Wilmer Flores could all be candidates to play third base for New York.

Justin Turner has sprained right ankle

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/16/2013)Just two days after losing starting third baseman David Wright to a rib injury, the Mets may have lost his replacement. Justin Turner, the leading candidate to replace Wright if he is not ready for opening day, suffered a sprained right ankle in the fourth inning of Saturday's game against Miami while attempting a throw.

Turner was taken to the hospital to take precautionary X-rays. "I don't think Justin's very serious, the way that it sounded," manager Terry Collins said after the game. "It is what it is. You can't get discouraged. You can't get down. You have to get yourself ready for the next day."

Wright has a left intercostal muscle strain and is expected to rest for up to four days before he is re-evaluated. Collins said Zach Lutz, the lone remaining third baseman on the 40-man roster, will start against the Braves on Sunday.

Justin Turner the latest hobbled Met

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/16/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner left Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Miami with a right ankle sprain and was sent to the hospital for precautionary X-rays, the team announced. Turner, who was replacing the recently sidelined David Wright (back, ribs) at third base, suffered the injury after it appeared his leg buckled on an errant throw to first base. He sported a noticeable limp as he left the field under his own power and was replaced by Brandon Hicks at third.

Turner finished 1 for 1 before the early exit and is now hitting .286 during the spring. He is expected to land a spot on the opening day roster based on his versatility at several positions.

Turner working in outfield

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(2/11/2013)Mets infielder Justin Turner is going to see some work in the outfield this spring, reports ESPN Monday. The Mets need another right-handed hitting outfielder along with Collin Cowgill and Turner will compete with Marlon Byrd and Andrew Brown for the gig. We talked about it at the end of the season last year, Turner said about a conversation with Terry Collins. He told he wanted me to get out there, get some reps. I dont know if that means Im going to be playing for a spot, or its just another couple of positions to maybe get some more at-bats. Turner hasn't played outfield since rookie ball in 2006.